kolbász
[ˈkolbaːs]
The English word 'sausage' is translated into Hungarian as kolbász.
kolbász refers to a food item made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing.
Meaning: a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Specific varieties of sausage are named after their origins, such as Csabai kolbász from Békéscsaba and Debreceni kolbász from the city of Debrecen.
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate the plural (sausages), use kolbászok. If the sausage is the direct object of a sentence, you must add the suffix -t to the word, forming kolbászt.
Did you know?
- The word kolbász actually has roots that might trace back to the Proto-Turkic words for 'ash' and 'to press', suggesting a historical connection to meat being 'pressed on ashes'.
- In traditional rural Hungary, the making of kolbász was a communal winter event where neighbors helped each other process meat.
- The word kolbász is so central to Hungarian culinary identity that many varieties are protected by law to ensure they are produced using traditional methods and specific regional ingredients.
Examples in context
- Leejtette a kolbászt a földre.He dropped the sausage on the ground.This sentence shows the use of the accusative form kolbászt.Tatoeba #4147095 by Tammmasss, translation #915902 by papabear
- Nem esznek kolbászt és sonkát.They don't eat sausage or ham.This sentence demonstrates the use of the accusative form kolbászt in a negative sentence.Tatoeba #9482311 by kiseva33, translation #6260199 by CK
- Tudod, hogyan kell kolbászt csinálni?Do you know how sausage is made?Tatoeba #4286095 by maaster, translation #4285670 by CK
- Kérem, adja ide a hurkát.Please pass me the sausage.
- Szeretek friss Csabai kolbászt vásárolni a piacon.I enjoy buying fresh Csabai sausage at the market.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A kitchen during breakfast preparation.
- GáborVan még kolbász a hűtőben?Is there any sausage left in the fridge?
- AnnaIgen, ott van egy darab.Yes, there is a piece there.
- GáborSzeretném a kolbászt reggelire.I would like the sausage for breakfast.
- AnnaRendben, megkészítem neked.Alright, I will prepare it for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sausage” translations and entries kolbász, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kolbász, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
